Senior Underwriter - Uniondale, NY

Brown & Brown, Inc  |  Uniondale, NY  |  Underwriting
 
 

The Senior Underwriter position requires a strong problem solving and organization skill set with an emphasis on customer service. As a Senior Underwriter the candidate must possess the ability to cultivate key relationships to maintain a steady stream of business while remaining within the quality standards set by company. The Senior Underwriter must be able to analyze and assess risks, provide agent/insured with tailor made solutions and within carrier underwriting rules and guidelines.  

 

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains a working knowledge of rules, regulations and procedures to assist with processing within Specialty Insurance Program guidelines.
  • Must be proficient in all Underwriter skillsets.
  • Answers questions or resolves problems of agents, insured’s, Regional Sales Managers and company management.
  • Ability to apply rules and rates to normal rating situations involving new business, renewals, endorsements, and cancellations.
  • Ability to prepare quotes for agents within company established time frames.
  • Ability to explain underwriting process, and/or procedures via internal and external communication including but not limited to via phones, and/or chat.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the commitment to work successfully in a team environment and foster teamwork albeit with teammates, leadership and executive
  • Other duties as requested and/or assigned.



Required Competencies:

  • Bachelor degree required.
  • CPCU designation a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • initiative and ability to resolve difficult business or interpersonal issues when needed.
  • strong ability to deal effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrate a comfort level in a fast- paced environment with constantly changing priorities.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills with product and technical knowledge desired.

 

We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes 401(k) plan with match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Insurance coverage in the areas of Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness, plus much more.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.